Today is just another day – to me they’re all the same I have the worst of genes you see, I bear the “Staffy” shame. The shame is in our numbers, there’s thousands with no home. Thousands just like me you’ll find, in kennels all alone. My mum was “just a Staffy”, my father -ContinueContinue reading “The Sad Staffy’s Poem”
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The Forgotten People At Theme Parks
Whether you’re visiting theme parks in the United States such as Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Disneys Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios. Seaworld, Funspot, or water parks such as Volcano Bay, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Typhoon Lagoon, or Blizzard Beach. Island of Adventure Universal Studios Magic Kingdom Epcot Animal Kingdom Hollywood Studios BlizzardContinueContinue reading “The Forgotten People At Theme Parks”
Carrying Coffin’s What’s Gone Wrong?
The carrying of coffin to a place of burial or cremation has been occurring for thousands of years, from ancient Egyptians, through to medieval Europe, across the Atlantic to the America’s during the civil war, treatment and respect for the dead in coffins, has always been upheld, unfortunately history has taught us that, as weContinueContinue reading “Carrying Coffin’s What’s Gone Wrong?”
The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present
I’m privileged in my role as a Funeral Director to enter a vast array of churches and holy buildings, every church has a deep connection with our past, its like a moment in time frozen for us all to see, beautifully made with stunning architecture, a walk around the churchyards is like a library, bookmarksContinueContinue reading “The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present”
History of Park Lane Chapel
What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Park Lane Chapel Being a funeral director gives me the opportunity to visit all manner of churches and chapels across our region, the sheer amounts of history surrounding many of the buildingContinueContinue reading “History of Park Lane Chapel”
With a Dash (-) Between The Dates.
I read of a man who stood to speakat the funeral of a friendHe referred to the dates on the tombstonefrom the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of birthand spoke the following date with tears,but he said what mattered most of allwas the dash between those years. For that dashContinueContinue reading “With a Dash (-) Between The Dates.”
Dementia The Devil Within.
The reason I decided to write this emotive piece is because my family, had the privilege of welcoming a gentleman into our own family, he was the companion of my partners late mother, he is a wonderful man, very kind very caring, and a true gentleman. Originally from South Africa, coming over to the UKContinueContinue reading “Dementia The Devil Within.”
Last Ever Letter To My Dad x
I lost my dad on Sunday, 26th February 2023, the day will be etched in my memory forever. As this is the day I lost forever the most important man in my life, my dad! Secondly, it was the day that my son James and I had travelled to watch Manchester United versus Newcastle UnitedContinueContinue reading “Last Ever Letter To My Dad x”
The Value of Celebrant Services for Every Funeral Home
I found the following piece written by Alexandra Jo! Alexandra is a certified Celebrant and the Content Manager at Parting Stone where she creates forward-thinking content for funeral professionals. I wanted to share this for others to read as it gives a great perspective from a funeral celebrant point of view, please also understand thatContinueContinue reading “The Value of Celebrant Services for Every Funeral Home”
Dan at Barton Aerodrome
On Saturday 19th March myself and my son James took Dan to Barton Aerodrome, I figured there is a restraunt at the Aerodrome so we could have lunch, and then watch some of the light aircraft and helicopters landing as well as taking off, something Dan really likes to do. Even though his mind isContinueContinue reading “Dan at Barton Aerodrome”
Dan & Dementia
This is Danzal or Dan as we like to call him, he is in his late 80s and sadly suffers from Alzheimer’s/Dementia which is progressing as each week goes by, we know we cannot stop this cruel disease, just make sure his quality of life is the very best we can make it, he livesContinueContinue reading “Dan & Dementia”
People of Leigh go ‘above and beyond’ with aid donations to Ukraine
This piece was written by Conal Cunningham of the Leigh Journal ourlocal paper,on the incredible effort from the great people of our little town. Packages filling up Leigh Parish. THE GENEROSITY of the community in Leigh has been described as “phenomenal” following a public appeal for Ukranian aid donations. Since the Russian invasion into UkraineContinueContinue reading “People of Leigh go ‘above and beyond’ with aid donations to Ukraine”
No Second Chances.
There are many jobs, many professions, many businesses, where if at the first attempt you don’t get it right, you have the ability to have a second shot to rectify your mistake, in my role as a Funeral Director there are second chances, no opportunity to fix mistakes. The very nature of the service weContinueContinue reading “No Second Chances.”
The Power Of Music at a Funeral
We all have a particular style of music we like, whether it be Pop, Rock, RnB, Classical, Country music, Jazz, Techno etc. this list can be endless, but there will be certain genre we each like and can relate to, what and how you embrace music is a personal thing, for some its for relaxation,ContinueContinue reading “The Power Of Music at a Funeral”
Do Funeral Directors Really Care?
Well straightaway the answer to that question is a resounding “yes” in every manner of the word, in every language on the globe! Yes Yes Yes we care! So here are my reason’s why I care! (I’ve wrote this about a time before the pandemic) If I asked you to close your eyes and paintContinueContinue reading “Do Funeral Directors Really Care?”
Life Through Ordinary Eyes 